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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,292.13 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,292.13 and 625.50 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,292.13 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,292.13 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,292.13 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 808,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,227.32/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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